Infectious Diseases and Primate Trafficking in Peruvian Wet Markets

MENDOZA A.P.; VILCHEZ-DELGADO F.J. · Fowler's Zoo and Wild Animal Medicine Current Therapy: Volume 10 (2022) · DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-323-82852-9.00016-2

Resumen

Primates are susceptible to many human diseases and considered to be potential sources of emerging zoonotic disease. They are also one of the most common groups in the illegal pet trade. Twenty-seven of Peru’s 55 native primate taxa are known to be trafficked, with more than 2000 individuals sold yearly from a single market. The size of this trade means that primates routinely interact with humans and other animals in captive settings. Links between the domestic trade in Peru and international markets have not been described, but primates from Peru are common as pets and in zoological collections worldwide. Wild pets, bushmeat consumption, and trafficking of primates are widespread and could increase with growing demand in a globalized world. Focusing on wet markets in Peru, this chapter provides an overview of zoonotic hazards posed by primate trafficking in South America and gives general recommendations to counteract its impact.

Instituciones: Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia